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beast

[beest] / bist /


NOUN
coarse, crude, or cruel person
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His growth spurt was something to see, from a diminutive attacker to a beast at 6ft 4in.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s a monster, beast role, and I think it’s so meaty.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"It was a challenging beast to contain as it outsmarted us when trying to contain it into a smaller space to capture it," said Craig.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The answer to keep feeding the AI beast: upgrade the power grid and incorporate renewable energy sources.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Alexander, pinned beneath the enormous beast, grinning, growling, and snarling right back.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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